O'Kelly Variation, Aronin System
- 1.e4c5
- 2.Nf3a6
- 3.Be2
713 games
A rare, quiet answer to the O'Kelly Sicilian in which White develops with 3. Be2 and postpones any decision about the center.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Aronin System
The Aronin System meets the O'Kelly Variation with 3. Be2, a modest developing move that makes no early commitment in the center, so Black's ...a6 is given no immediate purpose. Black most often replies 3...Nc6, with 3...e6 the next choice. The queenside expansion 3...b5 is less common but has scored well for Black online. The engine rates the position as roughly balanced, and Lichess results are exactly even.